US Bridges

Washington Road over D & R Canal

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.74 MI West of US 1 JCT · Structure no. 3000156

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,770
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Washington Road over D & R Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Washington Road over D & R Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,080 by 2024. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Road
CrossesD & R Canal
Location0.74 MI West of US 1 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 571
Coordinates40.33904, -74.64781
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,770 (2024)
Projected traffic22,080 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Road over D & R Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Road over D & R Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Road over D & R Canal carry?

About 15,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Road over D & R Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Road over D & R Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.